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Farmer Shane

My friend farmer Shane has perfected new breeds His corn and soybeans he's planted from seeds, An early morning riser, Using no fertilizer, He spends most of his spare time pulling weeds. Written August 3, 2022 [for Farmer Shane]

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/6/2022 8:01:00 PM

I see in one lifetime or another you have been a farmer also.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 9:20:00 PM

I grew up on a farm until I was in my second year of high school. So, yeah, I know a bit about farming. And, definitely pulling weeds!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/4/2022 6:41:00 PM

Farmer Shane is the last of a dying breed. Most have given up these days. They are smoking weed(s). ~ Hemp-Healthy Organic Farmer

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2022 7:09:00 PM

So true, gw, but Farmer Shane is among those who are doing everything possible to promote self-sustaining farming, farm to table, etc., etc., and he's bringing farming a long way. Thanks!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/4/2022 11:55:00 AM

After which God gets even by destroying Shane's crop? Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2022 12:32:00 PM

I suppose you could say that, Rico. Weather does seem to play havoc with the harvest!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/4/2022 3:29:00 AM

Lol, in their defence I find some weeds are as colourful as flowers. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/4/2022 12:32:00 PM

They are, indeed, Tom. In fact my friend Farmer Shane sells what he calls "native pollinators," which I teasingly call weeds. But, they do bloom and they do attract the honey bees which he is so worried about.